Grief Therapists in Vaughan, ON
I specialize in supporting people dealing with relationship issues, grief, and the unique challenges of anxiety.
You are doing everything right, so why does it still feel off? You keep it together on the outside, but inside your mind will not slow down, you feel stuck in yourself or your relationships, and it is exhausting trying to hold it all together. Together, we make sense of what is going on and help you move toward more clarity, stability, and connection, so things do not have to feel this hard anymore, especially when you are tired of overthinking, second guessing yourself, or never quite feeling at ease.
I specialize in supporting people dealing with relationship issues, grief, and the unique challenges of anxiety.
You are doing everything right, so why does it still feel off? You keep it together on the outside, but inside your mind will not slow down, you feel stuck in yourself or your relationships, and it is exhausting trying to hold it all together. Together, we make sense of what is going on and help you move toward more clarity, stability, and connection, so things do not have to feel this hard anymore, especially when you are tired of overthinking, second guessing yourself, or never quite feeling at ease.
Maybe you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, grieving a loss, or navigating a major life change that has left you exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself.
I support adults navigating grief, dementia-related caregiving stress, and life transitions. As an Evergreen Dementia Care Specialist, I understand the complex emotional layers of cognitive decline. Through a calm, reflective space, we explore what you’re carrying and help you build insight, grounding, and coping strategies that fit your needs and pace.
Maybe you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, grieving a loss, or navigating a major life change that has left you exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself.
I support adults navigating grief, dementia-related caregiving stress, and life transitions. As an Evergreen Dementia Care Specialist, I understand the complex emotional layers of cognitive decline. Through a calm, reflective space, we explore what you’re carrying and help you build insight, grounding, and coping strategies that fit your needs and pace.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.
My passion lies in helping teens, young adults, and adults, who are navigating life’s transitions and facing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, low self-esteem, stress management, trauma, and relationship conflict.
Currently accepting new in-person and virtual clients.
Each person carries within them a distinctive lens through which they perceive and navigate life - a lens shaped by numerous factors that colour their daily experiences. Yet, there are instances when our lens becomes unclear, leaving us uncertain of our path. During these challenging moments, I am here to assist you in finding clarity amidst the uncertainty, and to walk alongside you as you rediscover your way forward. Hello, I'm Natalie Freiberg, a compassionate Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada, serving individuals across Ontario.
My passion lies in helping teens, young adults, and adults, who are navigating life’s transitions and facing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, low self-esteem, stress management, trauma, and relationship conflict.
Currently accepting new in-person and virtual clients.
Each person carries within them a distinctive lens through which they perceive and navigate life - a lens shaped by numerous factors that colour their daily experiences. Yet, there are instances when our lens becomes unclear, leaving us uncertain of our path. During these challenging moments, I am here to assist you in finding clarity amidst the uncertainty, and to walk alongside you as you rediscover your way forward. Hello, I'm Natalie Freiberg, a compassionate Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada, serving individuals across Ontario.
Clients come to me to process and heaI from trauma and loss in all its forms.
This is therapy that helps you find your peace of heart and mind. I use the power of the “here and now” perspective, which means that we help you learn to live less in the past, the future, or in your head and more in the present moment. This allows you to live more fully and peacefully.
Clients come to me to process and heaI from trauma and loss in all its forms.
This is therapy that helps you find your peace of heart and mind. I use the power of the “here and now” perspective, which means that we help you learn to live less in the past, the future, or in your head and more in the present moment. This allows you to live more fully and peacefully.
Sometimes it can be hard to talk about certain life experiences; we might not always want to talk about it, but still feel like we need support. Sometimes we may struggle to find the words, the time, the space, or the energy to safely process the different thoughts and feelings that we each hold.
Sometimes it can be hard to talk about certain life experiences; we might not always want to talk about it, but still feel like we need support. Sometimes we may struggle to find the words, the time, the space, or the energy to safely process the different thoughts and feelings that we each hold.
People around you often remark how in awe they are of your accomplishments or how you've handled loss and/or difficult choices.
My clinical focus includes life transitions, grief, anxiety and depression. I use modalities such as CBT, DBT & SFT. I have 19 years experience. After reviewing your initial set of goals we will set out a constructive custom made plan which may include take home items such as worksheets/articles, to explore and process.
People around you often remark how in awe they are of your accomplishments or how you've handled loss and/or difficult choices.
My clinical focus includes life transitions, grief, anxiety and depression. I use modalities such as CBT, DBT & SFT. I have 19 years experience. After reviewing your initial set of goals we will set out a constructive custom made plan which may include take home items such as worksheets/articles, to explore and process.
You might struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or emotional reactivity that feels hard to control or explain.
I work with adults, youth, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, emotional dysregulation, and relationship challenges. I support couples facing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, trust issues, affairs/infidelity, and neurodiverse dynamics. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
You might struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or emotional reactivity that feels hard to control or explain.
I work with adults, youth, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, emotional dysregulation, and relationship challenges. I support couples facing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, trust issues, affairs/infidelity, and neurodiverse dynamics. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
In navigating immigration, loss, multicultural identity, and high-pressure jobs, I understand how going through changes, challenges, or losses can feel confusing, frustrating, exhausting, and lonely.
I work with clients managing anxiety, burnout, career and life transitions, depression, grief, intersectional identities, neurodiversity, and trauma. I draw from different therapy approaches (such as ACT, CBT, DBT, humanistic, somatic), consider the mind-body connection, and use trauma-informed and culturally responsive lenses to understand your experiences.
In navigating immigration, loss, multicultural identity, and high-pressure jobs, I understand how going through changes, challenges, or losses can feel confusing, frustrating, exhausting, and lonely.
I work with clients managing anxiety, burnout, career and life transitions, depression, grief, intersectional identities, neurodiversity, and trauma. I draw from different therapy approaches (such as ACT, CBT, DBT, humanistic, somatic), consider the mind-body connection, and use trauma-informed and culturally responsive lenses to understand your experiences.
Having a space where we’re seen and heard can make all the difference in finding our way, whether we’re navigating grief, anxiety, work or school related stress, or life changes.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a secure relationship, built on trust and compassion, so that you feel comfortable exploring some of life’s more tender moments. I bring a warm, genuine, and creative approach to our time together, blending music and traditional talk-based techniques to best suit your needs.
Having a space where we’re seen and heard can make all the difference in finding our way, whether we’re navigating grief, anxiety, work or school related stress, or life changes.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a secure relationship, built on trust and compassion, so that you feel comfortable exploring some of life’s more tender moments. I bring a warm, genuine, and creative approach to our time together, blending music and traditional talk-based techniques to best suit your needs.
Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us.
I work from a trauma perspective and understand that the coping skills developed when we were young are no longer adequate for the challenges we face. We will work together to determine the intervention best suited to your needs, experiences, and beliefs.
Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us.
I work from a trauma perspective and understand that the coping skills developed when we were young are no longer adequate for the challenges we face. We will work together to determine the intervention best suited to your needs, experiences, and beliefs.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. I believe that every person has inherent worth and is on a journey of healing, growth, and love. We all come with our own challenges and strengths. However, there may have been things that have made life not okay for you and that has brought on a layer of challenges that are heavy to hold alone. My commitment is to meet individuals, couples, and families in their process of making sense of the mysteries and difficulties in which we find ourselves and to offer encouragement, comfort, and hope.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. I believe that every person has inherent worth and is on a journey of healing, growth, and love. We all come with our own challenges and strengths. However, there may have been things that have made life not okay for you and that has brought on a layer of challenges that are heavy to hold alone. My commitment is to meet individuals, couples, and families in their process of making sense of the mysteries and difficulties in which we find ourselves and to offer encouragement, comfort, and hope.
Together, we’ll slow down and gently explore the parts of you that carry anxiety, self-doubt, grief, or old protective patterns.
Rather than trying to “fix” you, our work focuses on helping you develop a compassionate, curious relationship with yourself so you can feel more grounded, clear, and internally aligned.
If you're looking for a collaborative, insight-oriented and experiential process, not just strategies, but meaningful internal change, we may be a good fit.
Together, we’ll slow down and gently explore the parts of you that carry anxiety, self-doubt, grief, or old protective patterns.
Rather than trying to “fix” you, our work focuses on helping you develop a compassionate, curious relationship with yourself so you can feel more grounded, clear, and internally aligned.
If you're looking for a collaborative, insight-oriented and experiential process, not just strategies, but meaningful internal change, we may be a good fit.
Do you ever feel like you're alone and no one understands you? Do you feel uncertain and unfulfilled? Negative experiences can leave you feeling this way. They can also raise many unanswered questions and significantly impact your decisions and choices in life. Talk therapy might be the right option for you if you're looking for support and someone to share your experiences with. You can share your experiences and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space through therapy. This can empower you to embrace your whole self and start your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Take the first step towards your healing journey
Do you ever feel like you're alone and no one understands you? Do you feel uncertain and unfulfilled? Negative experiences can leave you feeling this way. They can also raise many unanswered questions and significantly impact your decisions and choices in life. Talk therapy might be the right option for you if you're looking for support and someone to share your experiences with. You can share your experiences and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space through therapy. This can empower you to embrace your whole self and start your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Take the first step towards your healing journey
Some areas of challenges include anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, abuse/trauma, relational/family issues, postpartum/maternal and pregnancy struggles, perfectionism, and life transitional difficulties.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-exploration and healing. My client-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach focuses on providing my clients the means to better understand themselves and their experiences. I work collaboratively with each client, tailoring treatment to their unique needs. My work involves exploration of thoughts, feelings, patterns, and ways of relating to others, as well as building strength, resiliency, and skills to navigate through difficult times and reach desired goals.
Some areas of challenges include anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, abuse/trauma, relational/family issues, postpartum/maternal and pregnancy struggles, perfectionism, and life transitional difficulties.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-exploration and healing. My client-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach focuses on providing my clients the means to better understand themselves and their experiences. I work collaboratively with each client, tailoring treatment to their unique needs. My work involves exploration of thoughts, feelings, patterns, and ways of relating to others, as well as building strength, resiliency, and skills to navigate through difficult times and reach desired goals.
Life is a journey. Are you at a crossroad, feeling lost, or have fallen into a rut? I will support you as you navigate each mile. My approach is client-centred and compassionate, I view counselling as a collaborative process that honours each aspect of your identity—mind, body, and spirit. Building on a trusting relationship, together we will explore your concerns and create a plan to support you in reaching your goals. By tailoring healing plans that focus on both your needs and strengths, I aim to create a safe space where growth and healing can flourish.
Life is a journey. Are you at a crossroad, feeling lost, or have fallen into a rut? I will support you as you navigate each mile. My approach is client-centred and compassionate, I view counselling as a collaborative process that honours each aspect of your identity—mind, body, and spirit. Building on a trusting relationship, together we will explore your concerns and create a plan to support you in reaching your goals. By tailoring healing plans that focus on both your needs and strengths, I aim to create a safe space where growth and healing can flourish.
I offer psychotherapy for individuals ages 12 and up, to address mental health concerns like trauma, relationships, life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and grief.
Sometimes we can feel disconnected to both others and even ourselves.. Our true self. It's not always easy to recognize this and it's definitely not easy to reach out for support, but here you are! I’m passionate about helping others build meaningful, healthy connections. To feel more connected to yourself, your loved ones, your purpose and your values. When we can move towards more clarity and insight to what that is, we can create a life that feels authentic. When we learn what that is, even when we are faced with the inevitable ups and downs of life, we can feel more inner trust to handle it. Does that sound like your goal?
I offer psychotherapy for individuals ages 12 and up, to address mental health concerns like trauma, relationships, life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and grief.
Sometimes we can feel disconnected to both others and even ourselves.. Our true self. It's not always easy to recognize this and it's definitely not easy to reach out for support, but here you are! I’m passionate about helping others build meaningful, healthy connections. To feel more connected to yourself, your loved ones, your purpose and your values. When we can move towards more clarity and insight to what that is, we can create a life that feels authentic. When we learn what that is, even when we are faced with the inevitable ups and downs of life, we can feel more inner trust to handle it. Does that sound like your goal?
Sachi Persaud @ Kaleidoscope Counselling Co.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L6A
, grief, guilt, exhaustion, or the silent burden of being everything for everyone.
If you're seeking clarity, courage, motivation, or relationship improvement, I’m here to support you. It’s never too late to rebrand, rebuild, and reclaim. To rewrite your narrative and find true alignment with what truly matters. Let's start by mapping how you came to be, blend empirical evidence, to empower your new version.
, grief, guilt, exhaustion, or the silent burden of being everything for everyone.
If you're seeking clarity, courage, motivation, or relationship improvement, I’m here to support you. It’s never too late to rebrand, rebuild, and reclaim. To rewrite your narrative and find true alignment with what truly matters. Let's start by mapping how you came to be, blend empirical evidence, to empower your new version.
I believe that the first step toward healing within therapy is to establish a trusting connection with your therapist. My goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families in their healing journeys by creating a safe and comforting space, free from judgment and criticism, where such trust can grow. In this space, my clients can be themselves without needing to wear a mask. I am passionate about journeying with my clients because I believe each of their stories is worth telling and hearing – I see each person as an individual with unique strengths and challenges, and who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
I believe that the first step toward healing within therapy is to establish a trusting connection with your therapist. My goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families in their healing journeys by creating a safe and comforting space, free from judgment and criticism, where such trust can grow. In this space, my clients can be themselves without needing to wear a mask. I am passionate about journeying with my clients because I believe each of their stories is worth telling and hearing – I see each person as an individual with unique strengths and challenges, and who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Therapy creates an opportunity to unburden the suffering, grief and shame that parts of you carry from the past.
Melanie Dignam MSW RSW is an integrative psychotherapist in Private Practice from Toronto, ON Canada. Melanie specializes in trauma resolution and healing using evidence informed practices that intend to shift individuals towards an embodied experience of the mind+body+spirit through therapeutic support and reconnection to Self.
Therapy creates an opportunity to unburden the suffering, grief and shame that parts of you carry from the past.
Melanie Dignam MSW RSW is an integrative psychotherapist in Private Practice from Toronto, ON Canada. Melanie specializes in trauma resolution and healing using evidence informed practices that intend to shift individuals towards an embodied experience of the mind+body+spirit through therapeutic support and reconnection to Self.
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.